Learning by Doing: Teaching Multimedia Journalism Through Coverage of the 50th Anniversary of Freedom Summer
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2016
Department
Mass Communication and Journalism
School
Communication
Abstract
In-depth qualitative interviews with participants of a high school journalism workshop reveal that immersing students in coverage of a historically important news event enhances learning of multimedia journalism. Study explores how using a team-based approach to coverage of the 50th anniversary of Freedom Summer, a key event in Mississippi’s civil rights history, bolsters students’ ability to learn to tell stories using text, photos, video, social media, radio, and blogs. Ramifications for multimedia education are proposed.
Publication Title
Journalism & Mass Communication Educator
Volume
71
Issue
4
First Page
400
Last Page
412
Recommended Citation
Pain, P.,
Chen, G. M.,
Campbell, C. P.
(2016). Learning by Doing: Teaching Multimedia Journalism Through Coverage of the 50th Anniversary of Freedom Summer. Journalism & Mass Communication Educator, 71(4), 400-412.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/16457